Mycobacterium bovis is the causative agent of tuberculosis in various animal species and in humans, leading to significant global economic losses in agriculture. Its genome, which is more than 99.95% identical to that of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, provides important insights into its evolution, host interaction, and pathobiology.

10.1073/pnas.1130426100 (Jun/3/2003).

Authors: Isidora Ibarra Azúa, Estefany Gimena Medina Barragán, Susana Rodriguez Dominguez, Yolanda Rodriguez Gonzalez, Mercè Serrano i Fitó